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happen

[hap-uhn] / ˈhæp ən /


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"I do not know what will happen in that by-election."

From BBC • May 15, 2026

That doesn’t tend to happen in the cyclical chip business.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

"The only question is when it will happen," he added.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

L.A. is proof that sometimes all you need is a car, a streetlamp and that orange light to make something really special happen.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

And I tried my hardest to ignore the dark feeling deep inside that told me that was never, ever going to happen.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler




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